Director - Tax Controversy

KPMG Law's Tax Dispute Resolution & Controversy team has extensive experience assisting organisations and individuals in preparing for, managing and resolving tax disputes, while maintaining an effective working relationship with revenue authorities. We are busy, dynamic and growing and are looking for lawyers who have experience in tax, tax law and tax disputes. Candidates with over 10 years' experience in an advisory firm, Big 4, traditional law firm or Government are invited to apply.

KPMG Law's Tax Dispute Resolution & Controversy team are known as leading experts in this field and have been recognised in the Legal 500 and International Tax Review (amongst others).

• Working with our clients in preparing for and resolving their risk reviews, audits and disputes with the ATO, AusIndustry and State/ Territory revenue authorities, including working on complex ATO audits, preparing objections, briefing counsel and advising clients on ATO Risk Reviews, Audits, Independent Reviews, tax litigation.
  
• You will have the opportunity to work with a range of clients and specialists across KPMG Law and KPM..., to develop your written and oral advocacy skills and provide legal advice (including taxation law and administrative law).
  
• KPMG Law's Tax Dispute Resolution & Controversy team works nationally on most engagements, so all team members have an opportunity to work across all jurisdictions with partners and team members from other states.
  
• Collaboration with many other specialist groups across KPMG's Deals, Tax & Legal practice in Australia, as well as internationally (many clients are multinationals) is also a feature of many of the team's engagements.
  

• Previous experience in corporate tax, international tax, tax law and/or tax dispute resolution and controversy in either an advisory or Big 4 professional services firm, a law firm or the Australian Taxation Office will be viewed favourable
  
• Ability to manage multiple and concurrent complex projects, often through strong collaboration with cross-divisional/subject-matter specialists, and takes accountability for managing scope and delivering timely and quality deliverables
  
• Ability to negotiate with high level of discretion with internal or external parties such as clients, government bodies and other organisations
  
• Ability to establish relationship plans to build and sustain effective senior level management and board client relationships
  
• Acts as a constructive leader and coach by participating in relevant culture initiatives, demonstrates a growth mindset, and contributes to building and enhancing the firm's culture
  
• Ability to enable career progression for high-potential people by identifying development needs and provides guidance and knowledge to assist those people to further increase their skill set
  
• Ability to establish and sustain strong professional presence in the marketplace by networking, speaking, authoring relevant articles and participating at a leadership level for external professional organisations
  

• Applications close on 11 September 2025.
  
• KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.
  
• Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. We collaborate with a team of passionate professionals who've got your back and will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.
  
• At KPMG, you'll take control over how you work. We're embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks.
  
• Diversity and inclusion: adjustments can be requested during recruitment. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.
  
• At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.
  

• Seniority level: Director
  
• Employment type: Full-time
  
• Job function: Legal
  
• Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  
• Salary: A$150,000.00 – A$250,000.00